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1.4 (New) Controller Setup
Please use the new HTML-based guide https://baldsealion.github.io/Steam-Deck-Ultimate-Windows-Guide/
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Steam Deck Tools - SteamController app is a fully functional controller application that works on both Steam and non-steam games. Non-Steam games are treated as a Xbox360 Controller unless you run it through Steam Input(more on this configuration later)
This application is being constantly updated on a frequent basis. While this guide will try to provide as up-to-date of details as possible, it is recommended that you review the latest release notes and front-page for setup and configuration located here -- https://steam-deck-tools.ayufan.dev/
If you don't have SWICD, skip to SteamController Installation & Setup
This is totally up to your preference. I personally say yes, it is worth replacing. SteamController can work together with Steam Input, with one menu click and is continuing to have more improvements/features and bug fixes. It also relies on less third-party applications to function.
- Open HidHide and click the Devices tab, make sure that all of the settings on the bottom are unchecked, then uncheck any devices
- In Control Panel, open Task Scheduler(you can search in Windows for this) and delete the HidHide_Updater task. You can also optionally delete HidHide executable from your Deck entirely as it is not needed
- Uninstall the following applications through Control Panel:
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mKenfenheuer (this is SWICD Controller Driver) - If you do not see this, or it does not uninstall successfully, delete the following folder: C:\Program Files\Maximilian Kenfenheuer
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HID Virtual Device Kit Standard 2.1 (this is Tetherscript)
You are now ready to install Steam Deck Tools
- First make sure you have Visual C++ Modules installed, then download the latest "setup" release:
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Run the installer, leave all defaults checked
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You may receive a command prompt asking to agree to source terms like below, type Y and press Enter
- After installation, you should have 4 icons in your System Tray, some will be black icons(meaning they are working-- may be hard to visibly see in Dark Mode), some may be red icons, which is OK for now(we will address in Section 1.5 & 1.6)
- Locate the SteamController icon and right-click it. Here you can choose the behavior of Steam Input if you have Steam installed. You have 3 options:
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Ignore Steam (this is the default setting, which will not make any changes to Steam and expects you to not use Steam at all for gaming)
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Use X360 Controller with Steam (this means all Steam Games will function like a X360 Controller)
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Use Steam Input with Steam (this means when playing a native Steam Game((not a non-steam game inside Steam)), it will see your controller as a Steam Deck controller)
If you choose either of the two options, you will get a prompt about this, once clicking OK, Steam will close
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IF you chose Use X360 Controller with Steam - Skip Steps 6 & 7
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IF you chose Use Steam Input with Steam - Follow steps 6 & 7
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Re-open Steam manually - and go to the Desktop version if it launches in Big Picture Mode
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Go into Steam > Settings > Controller > DESKTOP CONFIGURATION and choose "Browse Configs" on the bottom, choose the "SteamController provided empty configuration" and click "APPLY CONFIGURATION" and then "DONE"
- That's it! If you want to change the Haptic vibration for Non-Steam games, right-click SteamController in System Tray and choose Settings and here you can set the "LeftIntensity" and "RightIntensity"
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There are other settings you can set for assigning Back Buttons on Non-Steam games
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To toggle between Desktop and X360 controls, you can hold the Start button(3 dashes) for 3 seconds, and you will hear a noise in Windows from the device being changed
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For a list of System Hotkey Combos, right-click SteamController and click on "Shortcuts"
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NOTE: The Steam Deck Tools suite comes with additional apps (Performance Overlay, PowerControl and Steam Deck Fan) - it is highly recommended you follow the rest of this guide for proper setup -- and be sure to read all of the Disclaimers
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If you like the software, please donate to the developer! https://ko-fi.com/ayufan
To continue setup, please Proceed to 1.5 Unlocking Refresh Rate & RTSS